A Matildas legend and an AFLW premiership star are among the participants of a landmark program fostering a new generation of women sports broadcasters. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced an intake of 15 participants for the Change Our Game Women in Sports Broadcasting program– an initiative to extend advances being made in…
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Super Rugby Pacific Competition Super Melbourne Round
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In a Victorian first, global rugby union eyes will be on Melbourne in February for round two of the Super Rugby Pacific competition, when teams from Australia (including the Melbourne Rebels), New Zealand and the Pacific converge for a three-day spectacular. “Super Round Melbourne will draw the best rugby players from Australia, New Zealand and…
Three Baby Asian Elephants to be Born in Melbourne Zoo
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The pitter patter of not so small feet will be heard at Melbourne Zoo next year with three of the zoo’s endangered Asian elephants pregnant. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced the three upcoming births, which are expected late next year, as an elephant pregnancy lasts 22 months. “It’s going to…
Thanksgiving Happy Hour
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Okay with businesses opening back up and lockdowns now at an end here is something to consider if you are looking for something fun, maybe a Happy Hour? From Monday 22nd November until Sunday 28th November, you’ll be able to choose from a range of American spirits in Thanksgiving themed cocktails at special prices, from…
Second Cranbourne to Dandenong Track Ahead of Schedule
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A long-awaited second track between Cranbourne and Dandenong will be complete close to a year ahead of schedule, eliminating bottlenecks and delivering trains every 10 minutes on average in the morning peak for Cranbourne passengers. “We’re excited to see the Cranbourne Line Upgrade progressing so well and look forward to introducing new services for passengers…
Midsumma Festival Returns in 2022
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Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma Festival, have announced its highly anticipated upcoming Festival dates, set to take place across 22 days from 23rd January until 13th February 2022. Midsumma will make its return next year, bigger and better than ever (literally), with a diverse and creative line-up that includes spectacular performances, exhibitions, visual arts, live music,…
2021 AFL Grand Final Moved From MCG
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The Victorian Government has agreed to the relocation of the 2021 AFL Grand Final from the home of football, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, due to the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic. “This is a decision made in the best interests of the health and safety of Victorians as we continue to drive down the…
Production Starts in Melbourne on Love Me
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BINGE and Screen Australia have announced that production has begun in Melbourne, Australia on a new romantic drama series Love Me, a story about modern love experienced by different family members at three distinct times of life. Love Me is based on the acclaimed Swedish series, ÄLSKA MIG, created by Josephine Bornebusch. Production has now…
The Killing of Two Lovers Coming to Australian Cinemas September 16
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Pivot Pictures is excited to announce the highly anticipated indie thriller The Killing of Two Lovers will release in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Brisbane cinemas on 16 September 2021 (Sydney TBC). The Killing of Two Lovers follows David (Clayne Crawford), who desperately tries to keep his family of six together during a separation from…
Altona Foreshore Revitalisation Project Details Announced
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Major upgrade works at Altona’s foreshore will provide easier access for locals and visitors, improvements to marquee Pier Street to allow for festivals and community events, and better protection for the beach. Minister for Suburban Development Shaun Leane recently announced details of the Altona Foreshore Revitalisation project that will deliver a new main beach entry…